Our Masters
GRANDMASTER TONY QUIGLEY
Grandmaster Tony Quigley is one of the pioneers of Tae Kwon Do in the United Kingdom.
He started Tae Kwon Do in Singapore in the 60's grading for first dan under Grandmaster Nam Tae Hi in 1967 while in the RAF.
He started his first schools in Doncaster, this is why the art is so popular in these areas today in both ITF and WTF/Kukkiwon stylists teaching famous names such as Kim Stones and Kenny Walton, and many WTF/Kukkiwon instructors.
In 1989 he achieved 7th dan from Grandmaster Park Hae Man, Chungdokwan Taekwondo Korea.
He graded Paul Oxtoby for most of his kup grades and along side Grandmaster Fred Lee for his first dan in 1990.
More recently Tony graded Paul for his 5th dan grading.
Grandmaster Tony Quigley is a true living legend of Tae Kwon Do.
DOWNLOAD ARTICLE ABOUT GRANDMASTER QUIGLEY FROM KARATE AND ORIENTAL ARTS MAGAZINE 1978
Dave Turton 8th Dan Head of the SDF.
Another Pioneer in the martial arts world is Dave Turton a Grandmaster of Self Defence.
He holds Master grades in.
Self Defence, Combat Ju Jitsu, Combat Budo, Atem -Jutsu.
He has taught famous names such as Karl Blackwell, Geoff Thompson, Phil Glover, Jamie O Keefe, Kevin O Hagan the list goes on...
He is one of the most sought after instructors in the UK with over 40 years experience in combat arts.
He teaches Paul Oxtoby self defence/self protection, Paul rates him as the most knowledgeable martial artist he has ever met.